lichess

Discover the joy of chess with our one-of-a-kind, free/libre, open-source chess app, crafted out of pure passion for the game. Available for both online and offline play, it's designed to cater to every chess enthusiast's needs. With a burgeoning community of over 150,000 daily active users, our app is more than just a game—it's a chess hub.

Dive into various playing modes, from the fast-paced bullet and blitz to the more strategic classical and correspondence chess. Test your skills in arena tournaments, challenge players, and keep track of your progress with detailed game statistics. Hone your tactics with chess puzzles, and explore a variety of chess variants such as Crazyhouse, Chess 960, King of the Hill, Three-check, Antichess, Atomic chess, Horde, and Racing Kings, all playable online and offline.

Enhance your gameplay with in-depth game analysis, powered by both local and server-based computer evaluations, complete with move annotations and comprehensive game summaries. Delve into the vast world of chess openings with our unlimited explorer, and master endgames with the endgame tablebase explorer. Whether you're looking to play against the computer offline or challenge a friend in Over The Board mode, our app has you covered. Plus, enjoy the convenience of a standalone chess clock with customizable time settings and a versatile board editor.

Our app is not just about playing; it's about accessibility and inclusivity, available in 80 languages and optimized for both phones and tablets in landscape mode. And the best part? It's 100% free, ad-free, and open-source, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the timeless game of chess without any barriers.

Just like the renowned lichess.org, our application is committed to the principles of free software under the GPL v3 license. It remains free and ad-free, now and forever. You can explore the source code of the mobile application at GitHub, and the source code of the website and server at lichess.org/source.

What's New in the Latest Version 8.0.0

Last updated on Dec 10, 2022

We are dedicated to continuously enhancing your chess experience with new features, improvements, and bug fixes. For detailed release notes and more information, visit https://github.com/veloce/lichobile/releases.

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